InterEST™ is an enterprise application integration solution that enables comprehensive information exchange across all enterprise systems. It enables users to access applications anywhere in the network using a web browser, without installing any additional software at the users workstations, and without changing any corporate infrastructure. InterEST™ effectively eliminates the lengthy process and high costs of transforming and integrating enterprise applications into GUI screens.

As previously announced, Malam chose BIS InterEST™ system to provide its enterprise customers with a convenient and highly reliable solution for converting real-time payroll and human resources systems residing on mainframe systems into a friendly Windows environment. InterEST™ offers Malam customers the ability to: perform real-time updates on over 1,000 payroll screens; use a state-of-the-art GUI interface that allows for menu and color scheme adjustments, as well as adding icons and toolbars; and, benefit from simplified navigation by replacing old monitors and green screen emulation with a browser based interface.

During 2002, Malam will incorporate InterEST™s capabilities into the payroll systems of many of its largest customers, including the Israeli governments Police, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Tourism, Environmental Protection Office, Office of the Prime Minister, the Customs Authority, the Securities Authorities, the Courts Management Authority, and more.

Naomi Amar, Director of Payroll Systems at Malam Systems commented, "Because of its advanced capabilities, InterEST™ was the most up-to-date solution for satisfying our customers real time needs. Existing customers believe that receiving a completely new system, and the attractive graphic interface is a key issue in attracting new customers. From our perspective, we know we can rely on BIS to help us solve any bumps in the road, and that InterEST™s ability to connect to the Internet and other systems would ultimately help facilitate our sectors entrance into the e-Business arena."

Following Malam Systems announcement of intended customers, Moti Miron, CEO of BIS, remarked that "Malam Systems intention to integrate InterEST™ into most of its deployed payroll systems is a testament to the quality and value of this technology." He further added that "It is especially gratifying to receive such a vote of confidence from one of Israels largest system integrators and software houses."

About BIS
BIS is the leading provider of advanced data connectivity, transfer and management software solutions for the enterprise environment, developing innovations that set the standards in systems communication technology. Its flagship product, NetPass™, has been installed in hundreds of multinational corporations and organizations worldwide. BIS deploys intelligent solutions for the efficient transformation of vital information from enterprise systems into graphical, user-friendly environments. Its web-to-host applications deliver corporate information to the end-user via multi-platform applications. BIS is a privately held company with headquarters in Jerusalem, Israel.

About Malam Systems
Malam Systems is one of Israels largest system integration and software development companies. It provides IT solutions to over 800 customers in the public and private sectors in Israel and abroad. The company offers its customers comprehensive services in a variety of forms: supply of comprehensive SLA based Outsourcing Services; site management and operation, desk top services; enterprise help desk, ASP & hosting services; enterprise system management solutions; data center; payroll and human resources management systems; database management services; data warehouses; IT consulting services; development and conversion of software applications; and, comprehensive management of Israels foreign trade and customs systems. Malam Systems is part of the Malam Group, a public company traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange that is one of Israels largest systems houses.